An agreement has been reached that will establish the Kohler Generator division as a separate, independent company known as Kohler Energy. The new company is the result of a transaction reached between global investment firm Platinum Equity and the Kohler Company. Platinum Equity is now the majority owner, while the Kohler Company remains an investment partner. Details of that agreement were not disclosed.
Brian Melka, who spent over 10 years driving the company’s growth and success, becomes the new energy company’s CEO, while David Kohler will serve on its Board of Directors.
David Kohler said that the move should allow Kohler Company to focus and invest in its kitchen, bath, wellness, and hospitality business, while Melka added that Kohler Energy is now better positioned to satisfy the growing demand for resilient energy worldwide.
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